Good trip but carnival has changed

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 4.3
Author: Randypa

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Randypa

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 08, 2024

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4392

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

I was sorry to see what has changed at Carnival since pandemic. I truly hope that it improves

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Platinum easy onboard

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

quality of food has changed since pandemic

Piazza Piani

4 out of 5

long lines but great food

Lido Marketplace

4 out of 5

seem very broken up and hard to find seating, food is OK. Omelet station is worth the wait

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Brewhouse

4 out of 5

great option with great food, long waits and seating is a challenge

Guy's Burger Joint

4 out of 5

long waits and no place to sit that is air conditioned, very hot sitting and waiting outside. the best burger and sometimes worth the wait

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

large ship, lots to do

Beach Pool and whirlpool

3 out of 5

very crowded and cramped, pool guard uniforms make the invisible to try and locate and identify. should be brighter and stand out so that everyone knows they are there

Atrium

2 out of 5

very crowded, hard to see and hear , poor location

Entertainment

3 out of 5

didn't like the big central area for entertainment, also venues very crowded

Punchliner Comedy Club

2 out of 5

way to crowded

Mardi Gras Theater

3 out of 5

not use enough

BOLT Ultimate Sea Coaster

5 out of 5

great fun at sea , you must try this

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

camp carnival and club ocean are great

Family Harbor Lounge

5 out of 5

easy access and plenty to do

Dr. Seuss Bookville

5 out of 5

great place to relax

Club O2

5 out of 5

great staff , really helpful

Camp Ocean

5 out of 5

great for all age groups , great staff

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

great dining room hostess, dinner waits were very slow and long lines

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Ok design but miss the large atrium that mad the ship look like a luxury cruise line. elevator system is a disaster with small elevators and long waits

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Lots of space and hidden storage, plenty of outlets and charging options for smart phones and tablets